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Mint Australasian Property Fund

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PIE · capped at PIR (max 28%)

Mint Australasian Property Fund is a listed property managed fund operated by Mint; PIE-structured; FMA risk indicator 5/7. Headline terms: annual fund charge 0.93% · minimum investment NZ$1,000 · distributions no distributions (accumulating). Compared with 14 other same-category funds on this site, the 0.93% annual fund charge sits below the same-category median of 1.02%.

PIE tax treatment — capped at your PIR (max 28%)

This fund is a Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE) under Subpart HM of the Income Tax Act 2007. Income is taxed at your Prescribed Investor Rate (10.5% / 17.5% / 28%), not your marginal income-tax rate. The fund manager calculates and pays the tax on your behalf — when your PIR is correct, you usually don't need to declare PIE income in your annual tax return. See our PIR guide and PIE tax basics for the full picture, or use the PIR calculator to confirm your rate.

Annual fund charge

1.07%

vs peer avg 0.91%

Risk indicator

5/7

1 = lower risk · 7 = higher risk

5-year return p.a.

2.51%

peer avg 4.91%

Fund size

NZ$16.9m

98% growth · 2% income

This is a single asset class Fund, which typically invests in New Zealand and Australian listed property and property related securities. The Fund has an investment objective of outperforming the S&P/NZX All Real Estate (Industry Group) Gross Index after fees and expenses, over the medium to long term.

How Mint Australasian Property Fund performed against its own market-index benchmark each year, after fees and tax — from the FMA fund-update dataset. Historical track record, not current-year performance; past performance is not a guide to the future.

Beat its benchmark in 4 of 10 years

annual returns to 30/06/2022
2013 +21.56%
2014 +0.82%
2015 +23.8%
2016 +13.78%
2017 -1.55%
2018 +5.78%
2019 +20%
2020 -6.32%
2021 +27.58%
2022 +2.08%

Since inception: 8.33% p.a. after fees & tax vs benchmark 9.04%.

beat benchmark missed no benchmark on file

How Mint Australasian Property Fund differs

Factual contrasts drawn from the PDS, SIPO and latest portfolio holdings — no opinion.

Benchmark
S&P/NZX All Real Estate (Industry Group) Gross Index
Top 3 holdings
Goodman Property Trust (18.7%) · Precinct Properties NZ Ltd (18.6%) · Kiwi Property Group Ltd (16.6%)

Key facts

Fund start date

31 December 2007

Min. investment

NZ$1,000

Subsequent: NZ$1,000

Distributions

No distributions (accumulating)

Tax structure

PIE

Capped at your PIR (max 28%)

Investment policy

From the Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives (SIPO).

Strategic asset allocation ranges

Asset class Target Min Max
New Zealand Equities (including listed property) 0% 100%
Australian Equities (including listed property) 0% 60%
Cash and Cash Equivalents 5% 0% 20%

Responsible-investment approach

Responsible investment forms a core part of Mint's philosophy. Mint is a signatory of the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment and the Aotearoa New Zealand Stewardship Code, and a member of the Responsible Investment Association Australasia. ESG factors form a material part of the investment process for direct investments, and exclusions are set out in Mint's Responsible Investment Policy.

Exclusions

  • See RI Policy for applicable exclusions

Derivatives policy

The Funds are permitted to use derivatives consistent with their investment objectives and risk profile and with Mint's Derivatives Policy. Predominantly these are forward foreign exchange contracts but can also include other derivative instruments implemented to manage portfolio risk, currency risk and to provide economic efficiency.

Reading between the lines

Plain-English summary of the scheme's disclosed conflicts and performance-fee mechanics, drawn from the OMI and PDS. Factual restatement — no opinion.

  • Mint Asset Management runs six active funds spanning NZ/Australian equities, listed property, fixed interest, SRI equity, and two diversified multi-asset portfolios, all with explicit outperformance objectives.
  • Annual fund charges range from 0.63% (Wedge Trans-Tasman Bond Fund) to 1.21% (Mint Diversified Growth Fund), with no performance fees disclosed in the fund-level facts provided.
  • Risk indicators range from 3/7 for the bond fund to 5/7 for the four equity and diversified growth funds, reflecting materially different volatility profiles across the scheme.
  • The SRI Equity Fund is specifically designed to meet responsible investment criteria, distinguishing it from the other equity funds which have no stated ESG screening requirement.

Generated 2026-05-29 from Mint Asset Management Funds OMI (dated 2025-03-24). The verbatim disclosures appear in full below — this summary is a navigation aid, not a substitute.

Scheme disclosures

From the Other Material Information (OMI) document. Scheme-level — applies to every fund in this scheme.

Trustee / Supervisor

Public Trust

Auditor

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Custodian

Mint Nominees Limited

How this fund compares to peers

Mechanical comparison vs the 15 other listed property funds in our cohort. Source: FMA Disclose register via Sorted Smart Investor. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Annual fund charge

1.07%

Category median: 1.02%

Mid-pack — cheaper than 30% of peers

5y return p.a. (after fees)

+2.51%

Category median: +2.72%

Below peer median (38th percentile)

Fund size

NZ$16.9m

Category median: NZ$43.7m

23th percentile by AUM

Illustrative 5y fee impact on a sample balance of $10,000

$524

Compounded charge over 5 years (excl. returns)

$24 more than peer median

Read the full fee-vs-peers breakdown →

Mechanical scores only — no opinion or recommendation. Different funds suit different investor goals. ManagedFundsNZ is not a Financial Advice Provider. Read the current PDS and consider speaking to a licensed financial adviser.

Top 10 holdings

Live From Mint's Quarterly Fund Update for the period ending 2026-03-31
Full portfolio (xlsx) →
Holding % of fund
GP Goodman Property Trust
18.69%
Precinct Properties NZ Ltd Precinct Properties NZ Ltd
18.57%
Kiwi Property Group Ltd Kiwi Property Group Ltd
16.60%
PF Property for Industry Ltd
13.75%
Stride Property Ltd and Stride Invest Mgmt Ltd Stride Property Ltd and Stride Invest Mgmt Ltd
8.73%
Vital Healthcare Property Trust Vital Healthcare Property Trust
8.24%
Argosy Property Trust Argosy Property Trust
6.20%
Goodman Group Goodman Group
4.68%
Summerset Group Holdings Ltd Summerset Group Holdings Ltd
2.25%
10 10
1.53%

Documents

Live Direct from Mint · last verified 2026-05-08

Also via Sorted Smart Investor

FMA Disclose mirrors and historical files from Sorted.

About this category

Funds investing in listed property companies and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Provides equity-like exposure to commercial, industrial, retail and residential property.

About Mint

Active manager offering Australasian equities, property, diversified and SRI strategies.

See all funds from Mint →

Common questions

Questions people ask about Mint Australasian Property Fund

Drawn from Google's "People also ask" panel and answered with reference to the fund's filed PDS, Fund Update and FMA Disclose data. Not personal financial advice — for guidance specific to your situation, consult an authorised financial adviser.

Is a property fund a good investment?

Property funds offer exposure to real estate assets through a single investment vehicle, with diversification across multiple properties and management by a dedicated fund manager. The suitability of any property fund depends on your investment goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance — you can compare key metrics like annual fund charge (Mint's is 1.04% p.a.), risk indicator (Mint rates 5/7 on the FMA standardised scale), and historical returns (Mint's 5-year return after fees, before tax was 0.89% p.a.) across available options.

What is a reasonable fee for a managed fund?

Reasonable management fees vary by asset class and fund structure. For listed property funds, the peer-cohort average annual fund charge is 0.95% p.a., against which Mint's 1.04% p.a. can be benchmarked. You can compare all fund fees on the FMA Disclose register and in each fund's Product Disclosure Statement.

What is a typical management fee for a fund?

Management fees differ significantly by fund type and asset class. For listed property funds specifically, typical annual fund charges cluster around the 0.95% p.a. peer-cohort average; Mint charges 1.04% p.a. To find typical fees in other categories, search the FMA Disclose register by asset class.

What is the asset management fee for real estate funds?

Real estate fund fees are disclosed in each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and on the FMA Disclose register. For listed property funds in New Zealand, annual fund charges typically range around 0.95% p.a. (the peer-cohort average); Mint's annual fund charge is 1.04% p.a. Check the latest Quarterly Fund Update or PDS for your specific fund's current fees.

Head-to-head

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Terms used on this page

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FMA risk band

Same risk band (5/7)

See every NZ retail managed fund with the same standardised FMA risk indicator. Useful for peer-checking volatility-comparable funds outside this category.

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Frequently asked questions

Mechanical Q&A grounded in the fund's PDS, SIPO, and latest QFU on the FMA Disclose register. Verify against the source before relying on any of this.

Who manages the Mint Australasian Property Fund?

Mint Australasian Property Fund is managed by Mint. Active manager offering Australasian equities, property, diversified and SRI strategies.

What asset class is the Mint Australasian Property Fund?

It is a listed property managed fund. Funds investing in listed property companies and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Provides equity-like exposure to commercial, industrial, retail and residential property.

What are the fees for the Mint Australasian Property Fund?

The annual fund charge for the Mint Australasian Property Fund is 1.07% p.a., as reported in the latest Quarterly Fund Update sourced from the FMA Disclose register. Always check the current PDS for any additional fees.

What is the risk indicator for the Mint Australasian Property Fund?

The risk indicator is 5/7 on the standardised FMA-mandated scale, where 1 is lower risk and 7 is higher risk. The risk indicator is calculated from the fund's price volatility over the past five years and is published in every Quarterly Fund Update.

Is the Mint Australasian Property Fund a PIE fund?

Yes. The Mint Australasian Property Fund is structured as a New Zealand Portfolio Investment Entity (PIE). Investor tax on the fund's income is capped at the investor's Prescribed Investor Rate (PIR), which has a maximum of 28%. Most NZ-resident retail investors with a taxable income at or below NZ$48,000 qualify for a lower PIR.

How big is the Mint Australasian Property Fund?

Fund size (assets under management) is NZ$17 million as at the latest Quarterly Fund Update. Asset mix is approximately 98% growth assets and 2% income assets.

What does the Mint Australasian Property Fund invest in?

The latest published top holdings are: Goodman Property Trust (18.69%), Precinct Properties NZ Ltd (18.57%), Kiwi Property Group Ltd (16.60%). Holdings are disclosed in each Quarterly Fund Update; the full portfolio holdings file is also available via the FMA Disclose register.

How can I invest in the Mint Australasian Property Fund?

The Mint Australasian Property Fund is available via Mint directly. Always read the current Product Disclosure Statement before investing.

Is a property fund a good investment?

Property funds offer exposure to real estate assets through a single investment vehicle, with diversification across multiple properties and management by a dedicated fund manager. The suitability of any property fund depends on your investment goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance — you can compare key metrics like annual fund charge (Mint's is 1.04% p.a.), risk indicator (Mint rates 5/7 on the FMA standardised scale), and historical returns (Mint's 5-year return after fees, before tax was 0.89% p.a.) across available options.

What is a reasonable fee for a managed fund?

Reasonable management fees vary by asset class and fund structure. For listed property funds, the peer-cohort average annual fund charge is 0.95% p.a., against which Mint's 1.04% p.a. can be benchmarked. You can compare all fund fees on the FMA Disclose register and in each fund's Product Disclosure Statement.

What is a typical management fee for a fund?

Management fees differ significantly by fund type and asset class. For listed property funds specifically, typical annual fund charges cluster around the 0.95% p.a. peer-cohort average; Mint charges 1.04% p.a. To find typical fees in other categories, search the FMA Disclose register by asset class.

What is the asset management fee for real estate funds?

Real estate fund fees are disclosed in each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and on the FMA Disclose register. For listed property funds in New Zealand, annual fund charges typically range around 0.95% p.a. (the peer-cohort average); Mint's annual fund charge is 1.04% p.a. Check the latest Quarterly Fund Update or PDS for your specific fund's current fees.